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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.16, 1,250.42 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.16, 1,250.42 and 507.54 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.16 : 1,250.42 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.16/1,250.42 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.16x = 1,250.42 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.16x = 634,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,635.63/833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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